The 23-year-old Lagos-born singer dropped her breakthrough track “Okunkun” earlier this year.
L to R: Seni Saraki, Ezegozie Eze, Daniel Otaniyen-Uwa, Moses Otaniyen-Uwa, Efeosa Otaniyen, Doyinsola Bayewunmi Courtesy Since 93
Lagos-born singer Solana has signed with Since ’93 records, the label and management group has revealed exclusively to Billboard U.K.
The deal sees the emerging Nigerian artist join the U.K.-based company, which has also been home to African artists including Tems and Tyla. Solana is developing ‘YoruPop,’ a sound combining the Yoruba language and influences with synth-pop, Fuji music, R&B and electronic production.
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Solana’s signing aligns with the release of her debut EP, Girl From The West, due this Friday (Nov. 13). The 23-year-old dropped her breakthrough single “Okunkun” (translating to “darkness” in Yoruba) earlier this year and has since received co-signs across social media from the likes of SZA, Tyla, Doechii and Little Simz. She has also been named a Spotify EQUAL Africa Ambassador.
“Super excited to partner with Since ‘93 and the Sony Music team for this next chapter,” Solana said in a press statement.
